Chickpea Beet Feta Salad
A vibrant and scrumptious salad featuring hearty chickpeas, sweet roasted beets, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cooked beets, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the beets by wrapping them in aluminum foil and roasting them at 400°F (200°C) for 45-60 minutes. Let them cool, peel, and dice.
- Rinse the chickpeas under cold water to remove excess sodium.
- Chop the cooked beets and finely chop the red onion.
- Combine the rinsed chickpeas, diced beets, crumbled feta, and chopped red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Dress the salad by drizzling the dressing over it and gently tossing to combine.
- Garnish the salad with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using flavored olive oils or adding your favorite herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, beet salad, vegetarian recipe, healthy salad, Mediterranean cuisine